promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Penn Station East Coast Subs free fries Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free order of fresh-cut fries with any sub purchase July 12-13 in stores and online with the promo code FRYDAY. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024 Madewell Dresses and More Summer Fashion Is Up to 70% Off Madewell's End of Season Sale has more than 1,600 items marked down, and the promo code COOLDOWN will get you an extra 30 percent off sale prices. Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 The busy Cruise recently put his promo powers — including his megawatt smile — to work in service of a former co-star in that film, showing up for the European premiere of the upcoming July 14 release Twisters, starring Glen Powell, and posting a photo of the two on his X account. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 July 2024 Included in Amazon’s Fourth of July weekend deals, the air purifier is currently on sale for $70 and comes down to a shocking $45 after an additional $25-off coupon and 5% promo code are applied. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for promo 

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Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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